PM Modi Awarded Highest Civilian Honour Of Cyprus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was once awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – the very best honour in Cyprus- via President Nikos Christodoulides on the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday.

The Order of Makarios III, the very best advantage honour awarded in Cyprus, is known as after Makarios III, the primary president of the Republic of Cyprus. It is conferred upon heads of state and other folks of vital standing in popularity of meritorious provider to the country.

PM Modi expressed gratitude to President Christodoulides, the federal government, and the folks of Cyprus for the consideration.

“President, for the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, I express heartfelt gratitude to you, the Government of Cyprus and the people of Cyprus. This honour is not just mine, it is the honour of 140 crore Indians. It is the honour of their capabilities and aspirations. It is the honour of our country’s cultural brotherhood and the ideology of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. I devote this honour to the pleasant members of the family between India and Cyprus and our shared values and mutual working out. On behalf of all Indians, I settle for this honour with utmost humility and gratitude,” PM Modi stated.

He additional stated, “This honour symbolises our unwavering commitment to peace, security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity of our people. I understand the significance of this honour and accept it as a responsibility towards the relations between India and Cyprus.”

He expressed self assurance that the binds between the 2 international locations will contact new heights.

He said, “I am confident that in the time to come, our active partnership will touch new heights. Together, we will not only strengthen the progress of our two nations but also contribute towards building a peaceful and secure global environment.”

In a publish on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “An award dedicated to the trusted India-Cyprus friendship & 1.4 billion people of India. President @Christodulides conferred PM @narendramodi with the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ of Cyprus. The honour reflects the enduring India – Cyprus bilateral partnership and shared commitment to work together for the common vision for peace, progress and prosperity.”

Christodoulides welcomed PM Modi to the Presidential Palace in Nicosia previous nowadays. The Cypriot President and PM Modi presented every different to the delegates from their respective international locations.

In a publish on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Strengthening ties with a trusted partner. PM @narendramodi was warmly received by President @Christodulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia today and accorded a ceremonial welcome. Official talks lie ahead.”

PM Modi had arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon (native time), marking the primary consult with via an Indian PM to the island country in over twenty years. He was once won via the Cypriot President at Larnaca International Airport.

He won a heartfelt welcome from the Indian diaspora in Limassol.

Upon his arrival, PM Modi, at the side of Cyprus President Christodoulides, interacted with main CEOs all over the industry roundtable. During the interplay, PM Modi spoke about India’s reform trajectory within the final decade.

In a publish on X, PM Modi stated, “Boosting business linkages! President Nikos Christodoulides and I interacted with leading CEOs to add vigour to commercial linkages between India and Cyprus. Sectors like innovation, energy, technology and more offer immense potential. I also talked about India’s reform trajectory in the last decade.”

The Cyprus Presidency in a publish on X stated that Cyprus is deepening and increasing financial cooperation with India.

It stated, “Roundtable discussion with the Indian Prime Minister and members of the Cyprus and Indian business communities: Today, we are building more bridges; we are deepening and expanding economic cooperation between Cyprus and India. Together, we are entering a new era of strategic partnership, founded on trust and our shared values, driven by innovation and inspired by our rich historical journey and the vast horizon that opens before us. Together, Cyprus and India send a strong message of cooperation and prosperity, and at the same time, a message of hope.”